Brenda, I heard an NPR story on the state of tourism in Italy right now, which is apparently crappy, so there's som good hotel and tourist deals right now. Some AmEx places have closed, so I would make sure I got good info on the best exchange places before you go. And Italy/American taxes are crap, so remember that when you buy stuff.
Otherwise, I am totally jealous! Neither my mom or my dad have ever travelled out of the US, except one day trip to Mexico in the 60's and I know they've always wanted to. This is so cool.
The London police are getting in on the fashionista business as they advise bankers to dress down for the G20 summit next week. I don't think ironic cardigans are going to save them.
Sssh. I think I actually got a good night of sleep. I even heard my first alarm, and lay there listening to Beatles. Then turned off 2nd, 3rd, & 4th alarms immediately as they sounded. Listened to the news for a bit of the 5th alarm. And made it to the shower 10 min before the 5th alarm. And I'm heading into work a bit early. SHOCKED am I!
Menopause hit me a bit over 10 years ago. I kind of ambled through it - didn't realize what was going on until I noticed I hadn't needed tampons for a while. I seem to have missed a lot of the worst symptoms (thank you very much). It's kind of nice not to have to worry.
bonny, I had a minor fungus infection on my toenails a while ago. I dealt with it by scrubbing the nails with soap and hot water (I used a nail brush) and keeping them dry (i.e., wearing open slippers and no socks at home as much as possible). I also rubbed tea tree oil into the nails once a day - but I understand some people have problems with the oil, so you might want to skip that.
And I totally forgot - congrats, SA!
One of the Customer Service Reps, who gives the impression of being the poster girl of Sweet Young Mormon Woman (though I've heard her discussing drinking in Vegas), just said, "I'm a So Cal Ghetto Girl, that's my language yo' dissin'!" I nearly strangled on my diet Coke.
We actually had really good food in Venice. We ate on a nearby island called Burano. It's a beautiful fishing village, and we had the freshest seafood dinner.
Tony Bourdain went to that island on his Venice (Italy?) episode of No Reservations.
what is it with business that do not want to give me prices on shit. C'mon people!! How much is it for that video package? How much to rent the piano? How much is it to rent those speakers and microphones?? I'm trying to do a frakkin' musical here. I want to spend money, but I have a budget, and decisions need to be made! GIVE ME THE GORRUM PRICES!!!
t /rant
I wish I could have help you, love.
We're considering using our flight vouchers from this week's canceled trip to go to the F2F. Although, I am feeling a little weird and guilty about it.
